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af Diagnostic Atlas
A Retinal Reference Guide
Optos’ core devices produce ultra-widefield (UWF™), high resolution digital images
(optomap®) of approximately 82% and 200° of the retina, something no other device is
capable of doing in any single image.
An optomap image provides more clinical information which facilitates the early detection,
management and effective treatment of disorders and diseases in the retina. Retinal imaging
can also indicate evidence of non-eye or systemic diseases such as hypertension and certain
cancers.
optomap color images consist of two channels of information, a red channel (633-635nm)
which visualizes the choroidal layer and a green channel (532nm) which visualizes the retinal
pigment epithelium (RPE). optomap af (autofluorescence) images are captured using a
green wavelength (532nm) to visualize the function of the RPE.
The optomap af Diagnostic Atlas: A Retinal Reference Guide is designed to illustrate how
different pathologies are visualized in autofluorescence.
Reference for Definitions
Dictionary of Eye Terminology. Sixth Edition. 2012.
Barbara Cassin and Melvin L. Rubin, MD.
Triad Communications, Inc.
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af Diagnostic Atlas
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Autofluorescence
optomap af (autofluorescence) is a non-invasive, in-vivo imaging modality used to provide
information on the health and function of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE).
Over time, the retinal photoreceptors naturally age and produce a metabolic waste known
as lipofuscin. Lipofuscin is the fatty substance found in the retinal pigment epithelium.
Excessive amounts can be caused by the aging retina, certain retinal diseases and/or the
progression of diseases.1 It has been thought that excessive levels of lipofuscin could affect
essential RPE functions that contribute to the progression of age-related macular degeneration
(AMD).2 These findings have also been shown to have prognostic value and help to predict
which eyes are at greater risk of progression to advanced disease.3
Typically, autofluorescence imaging has clinical applications in age-related macular degeneration,
central serous retinopathy, choroidal tumors and nevi, inflammatory diseases, inherited
disease, optic nerve head drusen, pattern dystrophies, retinal toxicity and retinal detachments.
Autofluorescence excitation wavelength is between 480-510 nm, with an emission wavelength
from 480-800 nm.1 optomap af uses a wavelength of 532nm to capture an image.
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1. Holz, F. S.-V. (2010). Atlas of Fundus Autofluorescence Imaging. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer-Verlag.
2. Delori, F. G. (2001). Age-Related Accumulation and Spatial Distribution of Lipofuscin in RPE of Normal Subjects. IVOS, 42(8), 1855-1866.
3. Sadda, S. (October 2013). Evaluating Age-Related Macular Degeneration With Ultra-widefield Fundus autofluorescence. Retina Today.
image of the retina. optomap images
consist of two channels of information,
a red channel (633-635nm) which visualizes
the choroidal layer and a green channel
(532nm) which visualizes the retinal
pigment epithelium (RPE).
Autofluorescence
optomap color images provide a structural
optomap af images are captured using the
green wavelength (532nm) and visualize
the health and function of the RPE.
Autofluorescence can be used to see
subtle structural changes, as well as
metabolic changes within the RPE,
which can be invisible on fundus
images or on exam.
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Retinal Anatomy
The Retina
is the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the inside of the eye
and sends visual messages through the optic nerve to the brain.
The Choroid
is the vascular (major blood vessel) layer of the eye
lying between the retina and the sclera. It provides
nourishment to outer layers of the retina.
Vein
is any of the tubes forming part of the
blood circulation system of the body,
carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted
blood toward the heart.
Macula
is any of the muscular-walled tubes
forming part of the circulation
system by which blood (mainly that
which has been oxygenated) is
conveyed from the heart to all parts
of the body.
Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer
(RNFL)
is the expansion of the fibers of
the optic nerve; it is thickest near
the nerve diminishing toward the
ora serrata.
is a small central area of the
retina surrounding the fovea;
area of acute central vision.
Fovea
is the central pit in the macula that
produces sharpest vision. It contains
a high concentration of cones and no
retinal blood vessels.
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Artery
Optic Disc,
Optic Nerve Head (ONH)
is the ocular end of the optic nerve.
It denotes the exit of retinal nerve
fibers from the eye and entrance
of blood vessels to the eye.
Vein
will have a reduced AF signal because of
the absorption from blood contents.
Macula & Fovea
will have dark fovea (reduced
AF signal) with a gradual
increase in the signal toward
the outer macula due to the
absorption of luteal pigment
(lutein and zeaxanthin).
Artery
will have a reduced AF signal
because of the absorption
from blood contents.
Retinal Anatomy
Autofluorescence of a Healthy Retina
Optic Disc,
Optic Nerve Head
will appear dark because of
the lack of retinal pigment
epithelial tissue.
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Hyperautofluorescence
Hyperautofluorescence
is an increased AF signal which will appear white on the
image. Many disease states can cause the accumulation
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada
of lipofuscin and a hyperautofluorescence signal1:
∙Stargardts disease
∙Best disease
∙Adult vitelliform macular dystrophy
∙Age-related macular degeneration
∙Intraretinal fluid (e.g., macular edema) ∙Subretinal fluid
∙Choroidal tumors and melanomas
Macular Dystrophy
∙Drusen
∙Older Intraretinal and subretinal hemorrhages
∙Choroidal vessels in the presence of RPE and
choriocapillaris atrophy (e.g., the center of laser scars or within patches of RPE atrophy)
∙Idiopathic macular telangiectasia
∙Cystoid macular edema
∙Optic Nerve Head Drusen
Angioid Streaks
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1. Schmitz-Valckenberg, S. H. (2008). Fundus Autofluorescence Imaging. Retina, The Journal of Retinal and Vitreous Diseases, 28(3), 385-409.
Hypoautofluorescence
Many disease states can cause this retinal damage and a
Pigmentary Retinopathy
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hypoautofluorescence signal :
∙Geographic atrophy
∙Hereditary retinal dystrophies
∙RPE hypertrophy
∙Intraretinal fluid (e.g., macular edema)
∙Intraretinal and subretinal lipid
∙Fresh intra- and subretinal hemorrhages
∙Fibrosis, scar tissue, or borders of laser scars
∙Retinal Vessels
∙Luteal pigment (lutein and zeaxanthin)
∙Media opacities (vitreous, lens, anterior chamber,
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Hypoautofluorescence
is a decreased AF signal which will appear black on the image.
or cornea)
Diabetic Retinopathy with Hemes
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD, ARMD)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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is a group of conditions that include
deterioration of the macula, resulting
Dry AMD
in loss of sharp central vision.
Two general types: dry and wet.
Dry AMD is usually evident as a
disturbance of macular pigmentation
and deposits of yellowish material
Geographic
Atrophy (GA)
under the pigment epithelial layer
in the central retinal zone.
In AMD, AF has been an indicator
for disease progression. In a recent
study about 69% of AMD patients
Dry AMD
had peripheral autofluorescent
findings.1
1.Sadda, S. (October 2013). Evaluating Age-Related Macular Degeneration With Ultra-widefield Fundus autofluorescence. Retina Today.
is associated with dry AMD and is any sharply
delineated round area of hypopigmentation
or apparent absence of the retinal pigment
Area of hyperautofluorescence
around GA
epithelium (RPE) on color images. Choroidal
vessels are more visible than in surrounding
areas and must be at least 175 μm in diameter.
optomap af shows hyperautofluorescence
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Geographic Atrophy (GA)
around the geographic atrophy that indicates
progression of disease.
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD, ARMD)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Drusen are tiny hyaline deposits on Bruch’s membrane (of the retinal pigment epithelium).
Drusen can appear as hypo or hyper-autofluorescent. Peripheral drusen and especially
pigmentary changes can suggest a poor prognosis.
Peripheral Drusen
Macular Drusen
Pigmentary changes
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
AF provides contrast to detect subtle structural
changes. Abnormalities on AF demonstrate the
function of RPE cells which can be indicative
of disease.1
Peripheral Drusen
Peripheral Drusen corresponding
to areas of hypoautofluorescence
Macular Drusen
Macular Drusen
corresponding to areas
of hyperautofluorescence
Pigmentary changes
1. Sadda. S. (October 2013). Evaluating Age-Related Macular Degeneration With Ultra-widefield Fundus autofluorescence. Retina Today.
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD, ARMD)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
optomap color demonstrates some
central atrophy of this atypical macular
degeneration, but gives no indication of
Pigmentary changes
prognosis or progression.
optomap af image of the same patient
illustrates two levels of damage.
Hypoautofluorescence, a decreased
signal, indicates a complete loss of
Hypoautofluorescence
function. Hyperautofluorescence,
an increased signal, shows areas of
dysfunction, but not loss. The widespread extent of RPE damage can be
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tracked over time.
Hyperautofluorescence
Wet AMD
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
is abnormal new blood vessel growth under the
retina which leaks fluid and blood, further disturbing
macular function.
optomap af showing a large
pigment epithelial detachment
(hyperautofluorescence)
Hypoautofluorescence
Hyperautofluorescence
and an area of atrophy
(hypoautofluorescence).
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Patterns of Peripheral AF in AMD
Age-Related Macula Degeneration
In AMD, patterns of AF abnormalities have been shown to be of prognostic
importance.1 These patterns have been classified as granular, mottled, and nummular.
AMD with Geographic Atrophy
Granular hyperautofluorescence
corresponding to drusen
Granular Pattern of retinal degeneration looks like spots of increased AF
(hyperautofluorescence) which correspond primarily to drusen.
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1. Sadda. S. (October 2013). Evaluating Age-Related Macular Degeneration With Ultra-widefield Fundus autofluorescence. Retina Today.
Mottled Atrophy
Age-Related Macula Degeneration
is characterized by patchy, poor demarcated areas of
hypoautofluorescence. These areas correspond to pigmentary
changes in color that may indicate a poorer prognosis.
Nummular Atrophy
are well-demarcated areas of atrophy which correspond to the
cobblestone-like appearance in the color image. These areas
will hypoautofluoresce on optomap af.
Mottled Atrophy
Nummular Atrophy
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Bear Tracks
Bear Tracks
are an area of excessively pigmented retinal pigment
epithelium that resemble paw prints. They are congenital.
optomap af shows more
Bear Tracks
contrast to allow better
visualization of pigmentation
patterns. Pigmentation in color
image corresponds to areas of
hypoautofluorescence.
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CHRPE
Congenital Hypertrophy of the Retinal Pigment
Epithelium (CHRPE)
is an area of enlarged pigment epithelial cells that contain
increased pigment. Clinically, they appear as flat, round
pigmented lesions, occasionally with depigmented zones,
or as small grouped patches known as bear tracks.
CHRPE
CHRPE appears dark (hypoautofluorescence)
on optomap af image because photoreceptors
are absent in this area. RPE cells lose source of
lipofuscin and thus it appears dark.
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Central Serous Retinopathy, Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSR)
Central Serous Retinopathy
is a blister-like elevation of sensory retina in the macula (area of central vision),
with a localized detachment from the pigment epithelium. This results in reduction
and/or distortion of vision that usually recovers within a few months.
optomap color images show subtle fluid build-up and macular changes. Corresponding
optomap af images demonstrate hyperautofluorescent fluid accumulation and retinal
damage. The granular dark areas correspond to the source of the fluid leak.
Hyperautofluorescence
Hypoautofluorescence
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the mid-to-far periphery are characteristic of
chronic central serous retinopathy.
optomap af shows a hypoautofluorescence
gutter-like appearance which corresponds
to the loss of photoreceptors.
Central Serous Retinopathy
The gutter-like appearances extending to
Hyperautofluorescence indicates
fluid accumulation
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Central Serous Retinopathy, Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSR)
Central Serous Retinopathy
optomap color image shows
structural retinal damage while
corresponding optomap af image
demonstrates disease activity and
potential areas for additional vision loss.
The dark granular areas on optomap af
indicate where the serous leak occurs.
The hyperautofluorescent area shows
Hypoautofluorescence
where the neurosensory detachment is
located.
Hyperautofluorescence
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Optic Nerve Head Drusen (ONH Drusen)
Surface drusen may be seen on clinical exam while deeper
drusen may be difficult to appreciate. optomap af helps to
differentiate ONH drusen from AION (Anterior Ischemic
Optic Neuropathy) and field defects.
Buried drusen are not
easily visualized without
AF imaging
Optic Nerve
Head Drusen
Optic Nerve Head Drusen
are hyaline masses or nodules within the optic nerve head.
ONH drusen
hyperautofluorescence
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Choroidal Melanoma
Choroidal Melanoma
is a malignant tumor derived from pigment cells initiated in the choroid.
optomap color image shows a
optomap af image demonstrates
large choroidal mass.
hyperautofluorescent lipofuscin
accumulation which corresponds to
the orange pigment seen in the exam,
which is a high risk feature for melanoma.
Hypoautofluorescence shows that the
tumor has been growing for some time and
permanent retinal damage has occurred.
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Choroidal Nevus
Choroidal Nevus
is a benign pigmented or nonpigmented lesion
(freckle) in the choroid.
Choroidal Nevus
Drusen in nevus
Choroidal nevus disappears in AF
Nevus disappears in AF image
and drusen appear as areas of
hyperautofluorescence
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Birdshot Choroiditis
Inflammatory Disease
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is an inflammatory disease of the choroid. Characterized by small, yellowish
choroidal spots and vitreous inflammation.
Areas of hyperautofluorescent
spots correspond to yellowish
choroidal spots and vitreous
inflammation
are white dots that appear in the deep layers of the
retina caused by inflammation.
Pre-Treatment
optomap af image showing hyperautofluorescent
dots in the central and peripheral retina
Inflammatory Disease
Multifocal Evanescent White Dot Syndrome
(MEWDS)
before treatment.
Post-Treatment
optomap af image showing a healthy retina
after treatment.
Images published in International Journal of Retina and Vitreous
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Uveitis
Inflammatory Disease
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is an inflammation of any of the structures of the uvea:
iris, ciliary body, or choroid. Types of uveitis are: anterior,
chronic, endogenous, heterochromic, lens-induced,
posterior, phaco-anaphylactic and recurrent. In uveitis,
both hypo- and hyper-autofluorescence can be seen.
Inherited Disease
Retinal Degeneration
is deterioration of the retina. Autofluorescence can show
pathology not easily visualized in the color images.
Hypoautofluorescence
optomap af shows areas of hypoautofluorescence corresponding to superior vision loss not seen
on color images or exam.
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Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Inherited Disease
is a hereditary, progressive retinal degeneration in both eyes. Night blindness,
usually in childhood, is followed by loss of peripheral vision (initially as ring-shaped
defect). It progresses over many years to tunnel vision and then blindness.
Disease activity not easily
visualized on color
A hyperautofluorescent ring around
the macula can be associated with
central vision loss
Patchy hypoautofluorescent findings
seen in the periphery in RP
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Stargardt’s Disease
Inherited Disease
is a hereditary condition of degeneration in the macula
characterized by central vision loss with minimal changes
visible with an ophthalmoscope. In advanced disease, the
macula may show pigment clumping surrounded by a
hammered-metal appearance. It is often associated with
fundus flavimaculatus.
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Retinal Toxicity
Retinal Toxicity
can occur due to systemic exposure to many different drugs including: hydroxychloroquine
(anti-malarial and rheumatoid arthritis drug), didanosine (HIV drug) and thioridazine
(schizophrenia drugs). Typically, this is apparent due to a hyperautofluorescent ring that
occurs around the macula on autofluorescent images. However, in Asian patients toxicity
may appear diffuse.
Toxicity invisible on color image
Hyperautofluorescent ring around macula
known as Bull’s Eye Maculopathy
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Retinal Toxicity
optomap af showing areas of central loss and a hyperautofluorescent ring around macula
known as Bull’s Eye Maculopathy. These changes are not visualized in the color images.
optomap af showing characteristic paracentral hypoautofluorescent lesions seen in
Asian patients with hydroxychloroquine toxicity.
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Retinal Detachment (RD)
Retinal Detachnment
is the separation of the retina from the underlying pigment epithelium. It disrupts
the visual cell structure and thus markedly disturbs vision. It is almost always
caused by a retinal tear and often requires immediate surgical repair.
Retinal Detachment
Area of hyperautofluorescence on the leading edge of the retinal detachment
indicating an area of shallow neurosensory detachment which indicates a
better outcome after reattachment.1
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1. MT Witmer et al. 2012. Ultra-wide-field autofluorescence imaging in non-traumatic rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Autofluorescence imaging of regmatogenous retinal detachment. Eye.
Image Acknowledgements
David Brown, MD
Simon Browning, OD
Juan Diez, MD
K. Bailey Freund, MD
George Ko, MD
Alan Listhaus, MD
Rahul Mendinga, MD
Esther Mercier, OD
Barbara Noguchi, MD
Tunde Peto, MD, PhD
Pradeep Prasada, MD
Srinivas Sadda, MD
David Sarraf, MD
Farhad Shokoohi, MD
Paulo Stanga, MD
A special thank you to Srinivas Sadda, MD
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